My 12 Day Journey into Canadian Bacon

[lemans]

Aug 12
3.5 lb pork loin. Trimmed it and put on some maple
Cure .. vac sealed and in the fridge for 11 days
Flipping it each day

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• lemans
• Aug 26, 2017

 

[lemans]

Aug 24
( my birthday) took out of the fridge and soaked it for two hours in cool water the divided it and tied it to keep its shape

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• lemans
• Aug 26, 2017

Brushed it with maple syrup before cold smoking in cherry pellets for 3 hours

 

[lemans]

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• lemans
• Aug 26, 2017

 

[lemans]

Couldn't wait for the slicer so I hand cut a couple of slices for breakfast

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• lemans
• Aug 26, 2017

 

[lemans]

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• lemans
• Aug 26, 2017

All ready for the food saver. My wife and I are all set for a few weeks.. super easy and delish

 

[GaryHibbert]

Now thats a GREAT way to spend your birthday. Hope your whole day was as good.

Gary